Finely Tuned Athelete Prepares For 2012

Latest reports indicate that Ocker's is now in training!

Sport For All Ages

The self styled "high priest" of snooker arrives at the 'temple' and 'altar' of excellence in Sandown, on the Isle of Wight. Further evidence of this finely tuned athlete displaying his distinct versatility across a wide range of sports. Proving that yet again even though Ocker's is now a little more that 'over twentyone', age should not be a barrier to those wishing to participate fully in the highly competitive arena of family sport. During the following session of arguably world class snooker, Ocker's showed a number of shots that have made him a legend in his own mind, by beating Stuart (Kid Sturk) by five frames to three! Despite Stuart himself, producing some of the best snooker of his life. Enthusiasts will note the suave pose that the triumphant Ocker's adopts when posing for this picture. This again reinforces his belief that although form may be temporary, class is ever-lasting, with winning an added bonus.

My Significant Other!

My significant other, the Tinkster, is unfortunately not so well at the moment because she has fibromyalgia and M.E (that's the illness not me as in me!). Like me, the Tinkster is a teacher and a very good one too! She has inspired me to pursue my own dream and encouraged me to also become a teacher, teaching Year 6 (aged 11 years) which I thoroughly enjoy! She is an avid sun worshiper and lists amongst her hobbies: playing the piano and composing her own songs, writing poetry, calligraphy, and the psychic ability to anticipate the second half of my sentences, before I have the chance to say them! Further information pertaining to the love of my life, can be found on her own Blogg at Katinasunshine, shown in the links at the side of this page.

C.N.P.S - Curse or affliction!

Today I received the sad news that I am suffering from C.N.P.S (consecutive number plate syndrome). Despite my efforts to go ‘cold turkey’, I am in remission. Having been struck done with possibly the nerdiest syndrome that can afflict a sane individual and competent driver, I have succumbed to this illness in its most virulent form. Therefore, I have decided that in order to make a full recovery, the best treatment is to allow this affliction to reach its inevitable conclusion, by spotting consecutive number plates (on real cars!), from one to a thousand. I am up to number thirtyseven at present.

Locations for the Undead!

From a profound discussion between my son Stuart and myself, we have developed an interesting hypothesis relating to the locational preferences of the now or soon to be undead, in the form of vampires. It was from consideration of instances such as the setting for Quentin Tarentino’s film ‘From Dusk to Dawn’ and other examples of anecdotal literature including the retelling of the ‘Dracula’ myth in the late 1980’s staring David Soul (Yes David Soul, sad but true!), that we began to query why so many modern day undead (vampires) appear to be in the process of relocating to the New Mexico/Southern California area.

One may consider that living in an area bathed in sunshine for the greater part of each day, may be a deterrent for those suffering from ‘exposure to U.V.A syndrome’, a condition in the case of vampires that reputedly can be terminal and inconvenient for those other shady characters that inhabit the shadowy domains of the demonic under world – life insurance salesmen! You may think that the undead would be instead, rushing to buy up holiday homes in Northern Scandinavia, where night lasts for approximately six months, allowing them to indulge in (or endure) activities that would let’s face it, brighten up their image, like gardening and afternoon shopping with their partners. However, we believe that their migration to sunnier climes represents a flaw in the original legend. Contrary to common belief it is not total exposure to sunlight that is fatal to vampires, but exposure to U.V.A rays through the eyes! Therefore, with the marketing of modern stylish sunglasses with U.V.A protective lenses, hey image is everything; it is life if you are a vampire and where else can you get a great pair of sunglasses than Southern California!